People wear multiple layers on the upper half of their body when they're cold but not their legs, amirite?

I do if it's really cold. Although my guess for a reason why is because it's a lot less convenient to take off extra pants than a jacket once you get inside

by Steuberdeonte 2 weeks ago

And I might add that I believe insulating the torso possibly makes a bigger difference in how warm we feel

by ron51 2 weeks ago

Yeah core body temp is where it's at, gotta keep the organs warm especially since legs usually carry a higher fat %

by Steuberdeonte 2 weeks ago

Was going to say essentially the exact same thing

by ron51 2 weeks ago

I take it you've never worn long johns

by Aniyabeer 2 weeks ago

Core temperature is a big one

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

🤨 When those compression pants things appeared in men's wardrobes, I started wearing them under my pants when it's cold. Very effective.

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

I wear long-johns under my pants in the winter if I'm gonna be outside a while.

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

Game changer.

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

If your core gets cold the body will slow blood flow to your extremities and prioritizes blood flow to the core to keep you alive. Keep your core warm and your extremities will receive more warming blood.

by pmiller 2 weeks ago

In theory, maybe. In practice, no, my torso will sweat long before my extremities get warm.

by Corkeryjavonte 2 weeks ago

Depends how good your circulation is

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

Fleece lined leggings, with pockets, are amazing.

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

Speak for yourself. Recess duty in below freezing temps includes an extra pair of sweats and a pair of snow pants.

by binscierra 2 weeks ago

Guess you never heard of long johns huh?

by AdExact6917 2 weeks ago

Never been in an area above the artic circle? Wool tights are a thing, and the trick is to use a winter coat that goes to your knees. I rock my sneakers wool socks, legg warmers and a long thick coat.

by Roselynthiel 2 weeks ago

Legs are, by comparison, the largest body part. It's why someone with a nearly nonexistent bench press can move body weight with their legs. You have much more blood flowing through your legs vs arms at any given time.

by pdubuque 2 weeks ago

Don't the legs have the largest arteries in the entire body? Gotta keep those babies warm, or it's all downhill!

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

Hailing from the northern Midwest, 2-3 layers of comfy pants, wool socks and a warm hat are my first line of defense in colder weather. Then I work my way to the torso. Gotta protect the extremities, first and foremost!

by Shieldselva 2 weeks ago

Your legs have more fat deposits and thicker skin.

by Ok-Frame-5787 2 weeks ago

cause legs arent vital organs. they are inside your chest for the most part.

by Character_Bag204 2 weeks ago

People don't have that many temperature sensitive organs in their legs

by osvaldo81 2 weeks ago

you have considerably less organs in your legs.

by Over-Sell-9858 2 weeks ago